We are excited to announce the launch of the EPSRC UK-RAS Network
Strategic Task Groups
call, in which we are seeking to fund a variety cross-disciplinary, cross-institutional activities, projects and events that will drive strategy, influence policy and promote research in robotics and autonomous systems in the UK.
Each strategic task group will be led by a
UK-RAS network member
, and will be responsible for organising and co-ordinating various activities focused around a particular research interest area.
The remit of the call is broad, but task group aims could include the following:
- identify research gaps and challenges;
- devise roadmaps or strategic solutions via: the production of white papers; organisation of robotics challenges; workshops; symposia and conferences;
- create public engagement activities, such as: exhibitions; hackathons; festivals; conferences; demonstrations;
- promote academia-industry liaison;
- develop scoping projects to explore wider research collaboration.
More information about the call and how to apply is available on our website.
Deadline for applications: 15th January 2020